Princeton University Cogeneration

Elm Drive, Princeton, NJ 8543

Plant Summary Information

Princeton University Cogeneration is ranked #37 out of 353 power plants in New Jersey in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Princeton University Cogeneration generated 16.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Princeton University Cogeneration
Utility Name	Trustees of Princeton University
Location	Mercer County, NJ
Initial Operation Date	October 1996
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	57.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	483.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,684 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,243 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 353 New Jersey Power Plants
Ranked #33 out of 60 New Jersey Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 61.1% Solar : 38.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7%

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Princeton University Cogeneration Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Princeton University Cogeneration (58584)
Plant Address	Elm Drive Princeton, NJ 8543
Utility	Trustees of Princeton University (58542)
Latitude, Longitude	40.34139, -74.65722
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2013 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	October 1996
Annual Generation	57.0 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 61.1% Solar : 38.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	QF12-426-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Educational Services (611)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	American Water
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator GT1 Details Operating October 1996

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	PSEG
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	PSEG
Nameplate Capacity	15.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	15.5 MW
Winter Capacity	15.5 MW
Minimum Load	7.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 1996
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	15.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	15.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	15.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	15.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator PV1 Details Operating October 2012

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	PSEG
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	PSEG
Nameplate Capacity	4.5 MW
Summer Capacity	4.5 MW
Winter Capacity	4.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Solar
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
Azimuth Angle	90
DC Net Capacity	5.3 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	Yes
Net Metering DC Capacity	4.5 MW
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator PV2 Details Operating October 2021

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	1.2 MW
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2021
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Solar
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No

Solar Details
Fixed Tilt	Yes
Azimuth Angle	226
Tilt Angle	12
DC Net Capacity	1.5 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator PV3 Details Operating March 2022

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	10.5 MW
Summer Capacity	10.5 MW
Winter Capacity	10.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2022
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Solar
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No

Solar Details
Fixed Tilt	Yes
Azimuth Angle	226
DC Net Capacity	12.6 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator PV4 Details Operating March 2022

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2022
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Solar
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No

Solar Details
Fixed Tilt	Yes
Azimuth Angle	226
DC Net Capacity	0.5 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Princeton University Cogeneration Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Key Government Finance, Inc.	1000 South McCaslin Blvd., Superior, CO 80027	Generator PV1	100.00%
Tiger Solar Partners, LLC	5 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 3784	Generator PV2	100.00%
Tiger Solar Partners, LLC	5 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 3784	Generator PV3	100.00%
Tiger Solar Partners, LLC	5 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 3784	Generator PV4	100.00%

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